Originally Posted By blueharvest82 Hi guys, I live in florida and I go to WDW atleast once per week. I have only been to DLR once before for 2 days. I go to comic-con every year in San-Diego, we are looking to drive up to DLR for threedays, we know we don't want to do USH, that was a waste last time. Last time we stayed acroos the street from property, this time we are looking at the Grand californian, we priced the concierge suite at 1200 for the three days with a park view. And we know about Napa Rose. Anyonr know what to do and what not to do, where to eat, what attractions, how far in advance can you make ADR's? Also, is the price of the room a rip-off. As of right now it gonna be just my wife and I. I'd appreciate any input. Thanks
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains so $600 a night? That seems like alot to me... I was there last week and I did priceline - I had the Crowne Plaza for $169 for all 3 nights... Maybe they will come up with ap nights or something... Have you checked going for a package though getawaytoday.com , costco, disney, or AAA -- I would check different ways and see how good you can get.
Originally Posted By mater4 That price seems a bit much to me too. I think the Grand is nice but not $600 nice. I have heard that it is comparable to the Wilderness Lodge at WDW. Maybe someone that has stayed at both can confirm that. I agree with Villains that you should check prices and try to get a better deal.
Originally Posted By blueharvest82 I agree with you guys, I think 600 is rediculous, the last time we went we stayed at the tropic something hotel which was directly across from the maingate. The issue is that we may be going with some friends of the family that were very interested in concierge level rooms because that it what they stay in when they are WDW. I was spending time with them last week at the concierge level at the Polynesian, I had no idea you got free food and drinks, so I think it might be worth it to cut food costs. Its kind of frustrating not knowing a lot about a disney resort, let me tell ya.
Originally Posted By LuLu GCH does have a very nice concierge spread. I'm not sure if the rooms are on a different level tho, but I've seen photos of the buffets and they're quite nice - IF you plan to be at the hotel enough to take advantage of it.
Originally Posted By tinkerbell77 The Grand and the Wilderness Lodge are almost identical. The Grand was modeled after the WL. I have stayed at both and love both. But again, 600 dollars is kinda steep.
Originally Posted By blueharvest82 How is the paradise pier hotel, it looks very nice and is much cheaper.
Originally Posted By mater4 I have stayed at PPH and liked it. We had a disney view room. The view at night was beautiful.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Most (but not all) LPers who've been, LOVE the Howard Johnson's accross Harbor from DLR. The walk is similar to the walk from Paradise Pier. I'm thinking it's about $150 a night, LPers can get a discount. The Mimi's next to HoJo's is really good. The IHOP accross the DLR entrance on Harbor is really over priced and no better than any other of that chain, avoid it at all costs! For a special meal everyone who's eaten there says Napa Rose is a wonderful experience with great food. Not everyone agrees about Blue Bayou.
Originally Posted By Dalia3001 I love the GCH concierge level, but am not sure I would pay $600 a night for it unless I had a lot of people staying in the room to take advantage of the lounge. The PPH is nice, but not as luxurious as the GCH. It is quite a bit farther away from the parks than the GCH is. Also, the food that they offer in the PPH concierge lounge is not as plentiful or interesting as it is in the GCH lounge. At the GCH, we had no problem with getting two full meals' worth, plus snacks and drinks, out of the concierge lounge food. At the DLH and the PPH, the lunch time offerings are pretty dismal. If you are around for the hot appetizers (I can't remember if they start at 4 or 5) they can make a good meal, but we were almost never at the hotel at that time as when we were there the parks closed early. I hope that help! : )
